Lil Wayne Announces ‘Tha Carter V’ Release Date, Reveals Artwork

August 14th, 2014 Ryan Kappy

Young Money CEO/rapper Lil Wayne has finally revealed the release date, and even gave the world a full glimpse of his new artwork, for Tha Carter V.

The release date for the record is set for October 28 on Young Money Entertainment / Cash Money Records. Weezy appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter today to unveil the artwork of the album, which is of the rapper at a young age with his mother in the picture. He stated that he did not tell his mom that he was using the photo, and moreover, that she’s never been too fond of the image he chose. Check out the interview on SportsCenter and the album’s artwork below after the jump.

Don’t forget that Lil Wayne is currently on tour with Drake on the ‘Drake vs. Lil Wayne’ tour, so be sure to check out when the show comes to a city near you!